Highlights
- The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Flash Flood Warning effective 8:27 a.m. MST July 18, expiring at 12:30 p.m. MST.
- Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have already fallen, with heavy rainfall moving into the Globe and Miami area.
- Life-threatening flash flooding is ongoing or expected imminently on creeks, highways, streets and underpasses.
- NWS urges drivers to turn around and not attempt to cross flooded roads, noting most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
FLASH FLOOD WARNING: The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Flash Flood Warning at 8:27 a.m. MST Saturday for Gila, Maricopa and Pinal counties, in effect until 12:30 p.m. MST.
Doppler radar confirmed thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area as of 8:27 a.m. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain had already fallen, with heavy rainfall moving into the Globe and Miami area. Flash flooding was ongoing or expected to begin shortly at the time of issuance.
The NWS characterized the hazard as life-threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Specific locations expected to experience flash flooding include Globe, Superior, Miami, Top-Of-The-World, Claypool, Central Heights-Midland City, Apache Lake, Cutter and Inspiration.
The NWS instructs drivers to turn around and not attempt flooded roads, noting that most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
The warning expires at 12:30 p.m. MST; residents and travelers in the affected counties should monitor NWS Phoenix for updates or extensions.
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